South Africa passport → Suriname
Do South African citizens need a visa for Suriname?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Suriname at a glance
- Capital
- Paramaribo
- Currency
- Surinamese dollar (SRD)
- Languages
- Dutch
- Calling code
- +597
- Region
- South America
Suriname for other passports
- South AfricaeVisa90 days
IndiaeVisa90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free30 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa90 days
BangladesheVisa90 days
Sri LankaeVisa90 days
NepaleVisa90 days
NigeriaeVisa90 days
PhilippinesVisa-free90 days
Nearby in South America for South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Suriname?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Suriname for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can South African citizens stay in Suriname?
Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Suriname?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.